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The US military said it shot down four Iranian drones launched toward the Strait of Hormuz and struck Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites on Qeshm Island and Goruk on Iran's southern coast, according to Al Jazeera. The strikes came amid escalating tensions between the two countries, with Iran's navy reporting firing warning shots at US forces in the Gulf of Oman, a claim denied by the US military's Central Command (CENTCOM).

Coverage comparison

Al Jazeera reported the US military's statement that it downed four Iranian one-way attack drones and hit radar sites on Qeshm Island and Goruk. The outlet also noted Iran's navy's claim of firing warning shots at US ships, which it said were harassing vessels in the area, and CENTCOM's denial.

France 24 — English, in its liveblog, reported that the US military said it downed two Iranian attack drones threatening Strait of Hormuz shipping traffic in the latest clash. It also recapped that Iran fired seven ballistic missiles toward Kuwait and Bahrain hours after US forces shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones launched toward the Strait of Hormuz.

Deutsche Welle reported that Iran has attacked US bases in the Gulf, saying the attacks were in response to US attacks along its coastline. The outlet also noted the US saying it shot down Iranian drones and attacked Iranian radar sites.

Key claims

  • The US military said it struck Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites on Qeshm Island and Goruk, as reported by Al Jazeera.
  • US forces shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones launched toward the Strait of Hormuz, a claim reported by Al Jazeera and France 24.
  • Iran's navy reported firing warning shots at US forces in the Gulf of Oman, a claim denied by CENTCOM, as reported by Al Jazeera.
  • Iran fired seven ballistic missiles toward Kuwait and Bahrain, according to France 24.
  • Kuwait and Bahrain intercepted hostile drones and missiles, as reported by Deutsche Welle.
  • The UN food agency said millions of people are being pushed into acute hunger by the Iran war, as reported by France 24. Deutsche Welle provided details from a World Food Program report, indicating an additional 2.5 million people in Somalia, 1.3 million in Sri Lanka, and 2.3 million in Afghanistan are struggling to meet basic food needs.

Perspectives

US military (CENTCOM)

The US military said it shot down Iranian drones and struck Iranian radar sites in response to threats to shipping. CENTCOM denied Iran's navy's claim of firing warning shots at US forces.

Iran's navy

Iran's navy reported firing warning shots at US forces in the Gulf of Oman, claiming US ships were harassing vessels in the area.

World Food Program

The UN food agency warned that the conflict is pushing millions into acute hunger due to high oil prices and fertilizer shortages, with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz translating into increased hunger.